Blavatsky and the secret doctrine countess wachtmeister. Take notice to choose the book by the theosophical university press, thats the original one. The secret doctrine and modern science, 1922 blavatsky lecture, england, internet archive. The first volume, cosmogenesis, treats of the birth of universes, suns, planets, and their kingdoms. The human principles in early theosophical literature. Blavatsky this massive study of man, of nature, of spiritual evolution, of the essence of reality is an astonishing document. It is a book by which the student can and should evaluate other teachings, but he should not use it to amplify or advertise the views and opinions of other books. Theosophical university press, 1946 ocolc752618860. In 1909 a new edition of volumes i and ii of the secret doctrine was produced by.
A worldfamous figure of mystery and controversy and a leading intellect behind the occult revival in the west, blavatsky published the secret doctrine in 1888 as her magnum opus. The two volumes come in a very high quality paperback edition. In search of the masters selfpublished, 1990 the masters revealed suny press, 1994 initiates of theosophical masters suny press, 1995 edgar cayce in context suny press, 1998. Theosophy teaches that human evolution is tied in with this planetary and wider cosmic evolution. Blavatsky i have here made only a nosegay of culled flowers, and have brought nothing of my own but the string that ties them. Theosophical university press, the theosophy world. Our online literature offers fulltext editions of most tup publications in our catalog, several outofprint titles, as well as back issues of sunrise and earlier magazines published by our press. The theosophical society was created in a hope that asian philosophicalreligious ideas could be integrated into a grand religious synthesis. It is a tangible recognition of the enduring relevance of the secret doctrine. Index volume to the secret doctrine 1997 publication by theosophical university press. Blavatsky was a compendium of the ancient wisdom, who singlehandedly rekindled the torch of the occult sciences, of. Titles can be purchased from theosophical university press, a publisher who also provides fulltext online editions of many of the titles. The secret doctrine theosophical university press online edition. Blavatsky to the secret source of the stanzas given in her book the secret doctrine.
It has been said that the secret doctrine should be regarded as a book of reference, a kind of theosophical encyclopaedia this estimate is false. Some light scuffing to the front cover of volume i. An invitation to the secret doctrine, h p blavatsky. The theosophical society international headquarters. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy2 volumes by h. See more ideas about theosophical society, helena blavatsky and spirituality. The secret doctrine, originally published as 2 volumes in 1888, is madame. Theosophical university press online edition the secret. They where published in 1888 and blavatsky claimed that the contents had been revealed to her by mahatmas who had retained knowledge of mankinds spiritual history, knowledge that it was now possible, in part, to reveal. David and nancy reigles research on the book of dzyan attempts to trace its ideas to known sources.
She wrote other books such as the secret doctrine volume i, cosmogenesis, the key to theosophy, the voice of the silence being fragment from the book of the golden percepts, etc. Theosophical university press, c1888 page images at hathitrust. Blavatskys the secret doctrine, the being of the unborn cosmic atom frolics on the beness of the boundless plane of the eternity of the universe. Blavatsky is a doublevolume work consisiting of the two books. In the secret doctrine, blavatsky advocated the idea of seven root races, each of which was divided into seven subraces. A beginners guide to studying the secret doctrine t h e.
In a series of articles in 2018 under the titles the secret doctrine. No distortion of the books from reading or improper shelving. Hpbs description of the human principles in relation to other theosophical schemas. The theosophy company index volume is good but the 1997 theosophical university press index to the secret doctrine is far more complete and comprehensive, totalling 433 pages. The secret doctrine comprises a virtual encyclopedia of the anciently universal wisdomtradition scarcely an issue of consequence in the broad range of human experience is left untouched. Other theosophical groups later followed suit, so that now both theosophy company the publishers for the ult and theosophical university press the. The secret doctrine theosophical society in america. The great age, i set out to present a deeper analysis of h. A beginners guide to studying the secret doctrine t h. Theosophical university press online edition the secret doctrine.
Whatever conclusions are reached about her complex. In 1919 tingley founded the theosophical university and ten years later the printing operation was renamed theosophical university press. The first volume is named cosmogenesis, the second anthropogenesis. Printed in the winter 2019 issue of quest magazine. Many works have been made freely available as fulltext editions online.
Print editions of most of the titles listed below may be ordered from the online theosophical university press catalog. Theosophical university press, publishing and distributing theosophical literature since 1886. Books by and about hp blavatsky from theosophical university press. Science, mainly in the domain of anthropology and geology. Blue cloth boards, edges, corners and spine cover are all as issued. Blavatsky, cofounder of the theosophical society ts, published the secret doctrine in two volumes in the autumn of 1888.
It was founded primarily by the russian immigrant helena blavatsky and draws its beliefs predominantly from blavatskys writings. In philosophy and religion, triads, triangles, and trinities are prominent. The secret doctrine universal theosophy searchable online edition of the two volumes, with corrected spelling of foreign terms. Transactions of the blavatsky lodge of the theosophical society. In 1909 a new edition of volumes i and ii of the secret doctrine was produced by the aryan theosophical press, point loma, california since then moved to covina, california, and known as the theosophical university press under the direction of katherine tingley. This singlevolume edition, abridged and annotated by historian and theosophical scholar michael gomes, places the ideas of the secret doctrine within reach of all who are curious. Book description theosophical university press, pasadena, ca, 1952. Blavatskys masterwork addressing the secret doctrine of the archaic ages. The secret doctrine by hp blavatsky the theosophical society.
In the theosophical view there are different triads, which are a reflection on different planes and levels of the absolute triad. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally. Secret doctrine commentary transactions of blavatsky lodge published by theosophical university press. Theosophy is a religion established in the united states during the late nineteenth century. That doesnt diminish their worth to their audience though. Blavatsky blavatskys masterwork on theosophy, covering cosmic, planetary, and human evolution, as well as science, religion, and mythology. Blavatsky, helena petrovna 1831 1891 one of the most influential occult thinkers of the nineteenth century, blavatsky left behind conflicting images of adventuress, author, mystic, guru, occultist, and charlatan. See more ideas about theosophical society, the secret doctrine and helena blavatsky. Born at ekaterinoslav, russia 1, july 31, 1831, she was the daughter of col. While students of theosophy will be familiar with the way of describing the levels of human consciousness and the corresponding planes of nature that is pictured in diagram 1 jinarajadasa, 166, they may not realize that. Transactions of the blavatsky lodge of the theosophical. In accordance with the hint given to the inner group at the meeting of september 24, 1890 blavatsky. Some books are eagerly awaited by only a select group. Wisdom of the ancient norse, 1985, theosophical university press online edition.
Sep 12, 2018 published since 1888 only in expensive, twovolume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers until now. Order from theosophical university press the secret doctrine. It was a book which maeterlinck said contained the most grandiose cosmogony in the world, and if you read it merely as a romantic compilation, it is one of the. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888 written by helena blavatsky. Theosophical university press publishes an index which provides ready access to the vast quantity of material from many cultures set forth in the original two volumes. Blavatsky theosophical university press ascii edition volumes 1this edition may be downloaded for offline viewing without charge. This book is notes from blavatsky discussing her secret doctrine with very informed students. Blavatsky moved to london in 1885, where she began writing her magnum opus, the secret doctrine a vast, twovolume compendium of occult philosophy and a cosmological vision of humanitys lost history and secret destiny. Blavatsky, helena petrovna 18311891 one of the most influential occult thinkers of the nineteenth century, blavatsky left behind conflicting images of adventuress, author, mystic, guru, occultist, and charlatan. Beginning with the physical plane shown at the bottom of the chart, we will move progressively to higher and higher levels as we examine the relationship between the earlier and later nomenclature. Very heavy material but helpful for advanced study. An index volume is invaluable, particularly for those who wish to study particular topics or subjects within the secret doctrine.
Pasadena, california, for their outstanding achievement in. Pasadena, california, for their outstanding achievement in presenting these literary works to the world. Theosophical university press online, a publishing arm of the theosophical society international headquarters. Categorized by scholars of religion as both a new religious movement and as part of the occultist stream of western esotericism, it draws upon both older european. Original gilt lettered dark blue cloth near fine, no dustwrapper. It was an influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient eastern wisdom. The theosophical society was founded in new york in 1875 by helena petrovna blavatsky, henry steel olcott, william quan judge, and others. Because of current limitations in ascii character fonts, and for ease of searching, no diacritical marks appear in this version of the text. Blavatsky nevertheless succeeded in living down every attack during her lifetime, continued her work, gained many new adherents to theosophy, and published a work, the secret doctrine, which was claimed to have been written in a supernormal condition. Everywhere antiquity slows an unbounded reverence for the triad and trianglethe first geometrical figure. Index to the secret doctrine theosophical university press online edition prepared by john p. Helena petrovna blavatsky 18311891 was the cofounder of the theosophical society. A masterkey to the mysteries of ancient and modern science and theology, published in 1877, is a book of esoteric philosophy and helena petrovna blavatskys first major work and a key text in her theosophical movement.
Blavatsky 1888 clairvoyance by charles webster leadbeater 1899 a theosophical manual of remote viewing in space and time. This massive study of man, of nature, of spiritual evolution, of the essence of reality is an astonishing document. Blavatsky synthesizes science and spirituality into an exhilarating journey of spiritual awareness. The stature of the 1988 edition has increased by the subsequent reprinting of the. The real source of her influence is to be found in the secret doctrine, a book on the religions of the world suggesting or disclosing an underlying unity between all great religions. Hinduism is regarded by modern theosophy as one of the main sources of esoteric wisdom of the east. Osiris was, like brahmaprajapti, adam kadmon, ormazd, and so many other logoi, the chief and synthesis of the group of creators or builders. The second volume, anthropogenesis, covers the origin, evolution, and destiny of humanity.
Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. The secret doctrine assumes the dignity of a scripture, for in its pages eternal mysteries are clothed in ancient and modern terms, and to. It grew out of interest in the occult generated previously by the magnetist movement and especially spiritualism, in which both blavatsky and olcott had participated. The secret doctrine the synthesis of science religion and philosophy vol. The major modern organization advocating gnosticesoteric teachings. In this case the theosophical university press 1988 twovolume cloth facsimile of the first edition would certainly be the copy, for it was issued on the centenary of the book itself. Mcdavid, doss, the human principles in early theosophical literature quest 107. Pdf the secret doctrine download full pdf book download.
The sixth item gives a core idea of theosophical philosophy, that as above, so below. In 1900 the then head of the theosophical society point loma, katherine tingley transferred all the societys operations to point loma, california, and new equipment was bought. The secret doctrine is a book to be read and studied, not only to be referred to. Secret doctrine centenary theosophical university press, 1989 includes a presentation by johnson, the chaldean book of numbers. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy h. The theosophical university press has been publishing theosophical classics for many decades as the successor to aryan theosophical press. It is affiliated with the theosophical society based in pasadena, california, with a catalog available online. Damodar and the pioneers of the theosophical movement compiled by sven eek. Blavatsky theosophical university press online edition the secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. As part of the secret doctrine centenary project, this 441page index provides ready access to the vast quantity of material from many cultures set forth. Theosophical university press publishes an index which provides ready access to the vast quantity of material from many cultures set forth in the original two volumes abridgements an abridgement of the secret doctrine. Triad is a word to refer to a group of three elements. May 09, 2018 in turning to the second and third fundamental propositions in h.